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South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster announced progress on a state-funded program to place a school resource officer in every public school.

Funding for 177 SRO positions was secured in the 2025-2026 state budget, with approximately 100 vacancies remaining.

State Sen. Shane Martin highlighted bipartisan support for the SRO funding.

Gov. Henry McMaster said South Carolina's public schools are making headway on a state-funded program to bring a school resource officer (SRO) into every campus.

The governor was joined by school officials, an Upstate lawmaker, and public safety officials for a press conference at Tyger River Elementary School in Duncan. The school is in its second year of operation, having opened in the fall of 2024.

"It's a thrill to be at this school,"

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